Authentic IrelandReviews of authenticireland.com

Con did a fantastic job with setting up our trip! It was definitely a trip of a lifetime, and my dad and I are already looking forward to going back to Ireland. We did a self-guided tour that took us to several Game of Thrones filming locations as well as the Cliffs of Moher, which are simply breath-taking. We also spent some time in Dublin checking out the Guinness storehouse and whiskey distilleries. I highly recommend this company and Con as well for any trip needs.

About a year ago we setup our extended family trip to Ireland last April which turned out to be the most memorable trip we’ve ever been on. So, first and foremost, thank you VERY much for your help with all of that. I know there was quite a bit of back and forth, but it was well WELL worth the effort. What a wonderful, and memorable time all of us had. There were 10 of us ranging from age 5 to 65 and you managed to keep us all engaged, weary of pitfalls and high stress situations as well.

We booked a trip through Authentic Ireland in March of 2016, for a trip at the end of September 2016. Maggie, our travel agent, was very helpful and quick to respond to any questions. She handled all of our changes and tweaks like a pro. Our trip was perfect-even better than we were expecting. We fully intend to use Authentic Ireland in the future!

In the fall of 2016, we returned to Ireland for our second chauffeured, customized tour with Authentic Ireland. Once again, we two couples were fortunate to have our favorite driver, Kevin Bourke. Our route took us up the coast from Galway, to the Aran Islands, into Donegal and Sligo, where we stayed at the breathtakingly modern Glass House—we were bowled over by the views and the chic decor! And the city is charming. West of Sligo town, several of us climbed to Queen Maeve’s tomb at Knocknarea, the first of many prehistoric sites on this trip. We crossed into Northern Ireland, where we were booked at Bushmill’s Inn, with its 18th century charm and peat fires. We enjoyed the Giant’s Causeway, several sites from Game of Thrones, and the Titanic museum in Belfast. Dropping down into the Boyne Valley, we visited the stunning Monasterboice, with its round tower and high cross, and except for us, not a tourist in sight. We ended at stunning Newgrange on a fall day with clouds racing above and an encircling view of the gorgeous countryside. And we can’t fail to mention the three fabulous whiskey distilleries Kevin found for us. We visited Bushmills, Kilbeggan, and Tullamore Dew, each unique and fascinating. The food was superb—lots of seafood chowder on chilly days, and not once did we fail to receive a warm Irish welcome. Authentic Ireland more than fulfilled our desire to see the north of Ireland, prehistoric sites, and distilleries! It was a truly customized visit, and we look forward to travelling with you again. Thanks so very much, Aisling!

I planned a 9-day trip to Ireland with Lonna at Authentic Ireland. It was the trip of a lifetime, taking my Mom to Ireland for the first time. Her father was a stowaway on a boat leaving Ireland for the USA, was caught twice, and made it the third time. He settled in Brooklyn, NY, where he found work, and ultimately raised his family. He was from the town of Boyle, and we were able to visit there and share wonderful times and memories with the people there. Lonna was superb in every way in setting up this trip. I highly recommend her at Authentic Ireland if you are travelling to Ireland !!

Our travel advisor was amazing. She helped us modify our trip so it fit everyones budget and didn't take away from our experience at all. When all was said and done we literally printed our vouchers and went on vacation. I used them in Dec '16 for Ireland and loved it so much I booked again for Scotland in Jan '17 !

Authentic Ireland made our trip a blast! Booking and obtaining quotes was extremely easy and our travel agent, Lonna, was so helpful with accommodating all of our changes. We were able to book exactly what we wanted and within budget! There were no issues at all when we reached each destination/accommodation and all of our requested preferences were already accounted for! So glad we chose Authentic Ireland!

Authentic Ireland was extremely helpful while planning my recent trip to Ireland. I had specific ideas about things I wanted to do and places to go... but their expertise and guidance really helped to put it all together with even more experiences than I had thought of. They were extremely helpful in deciphering accommodations in each region. I know they have pre planned tours that I am confident would be excellent. I chose an individual route because of my circumstance and plans to meet up with local relatives. Catherine was extremely patient and dedicated to creating an amazing journey for my father and I.